Racing
Down Royal Racecourse welcomed 15 members from YouthAction to Down Royal Racecourse on Friday 20th June, the opening day of Down Royal’s two-day Summer Festival. The YouthAction Group were treated to a tour of the racecourse and saw first-hand what goes on behind the scenes of the County Down racecourse. The group walked the track with [...]
In May the Barclay Communications race evening at Down Royal and eventing weekend at Glenpatrick raised over five thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust, taking their total raised so far to nearly thirty two thousand pounds. The May Day weekend at Glenpatrick played host to hundreds of eventers and raised money across Saturdays Eventing [...]
For racing aficionados and socialites alike, the most celebrated racing event in the Down Royal Summer calendar will soon be upon us
Down Royal Double for News Item with Racehorse To Ridinghorse Ireland
On Friday 6th June, Downpatrick Racecourse will be holding ‘That Friday Feeling’ Evening Meeting, with the first race at 5.40pm. Sunday 15th June will feature a ‘Father’s Day And More’ which also includes a Vintage Jaguar Show. General admission costs £10 for adults, with OAP’s and Students priced at just £5. For further information, call [...]
This May Day bank holiday at the races, the Daily Mirror will once again join forces with Down Royal for the annual May Day race meeting. Gates open at 12.30pm ahead of the first race at 2.15pm (approx.) right through to the seventh and final race at 5.40pm (approx.). General admission is £12 for adults, [...]
On Saturday 5th April punters can get two racing events for the price of one, as they can watch the Mid Antrim Hunt Point-to-Point at the Higgins estate, Moneyglass, and can also enjoy the excitement of the Aintree Grand National while relaxing with a pint in the bar tent. McLarnons are providing two large TV [...]
Down Royal Racecourse and the Daily Mirror are joining forces to bring our racegoers a fantastic St Patrick’s Day race meeting on Monday 17th March. Gates are set to open at 12noon ahead of racing kicking off at 1.45pm (approx.), with seven races in total running right until the final race at 4.45pm (approx.). Admission is [...]
Leading equestrian retailer, Old Mill Saddlery has landed a significant order for its signature own brand race exercise saddle. A leading Japanese trainer placed the large order for Old Mills Race Exercise saddle which has been used by leading trainers such as Paul Nicholls, Gordon Elliott, Richard Hannon and many more. The Old Mill race [...]
Losses are estimated in the region of £15 million by bookmakers today after four horses with connections to notorious punter Barney Curley won yesterday. The horses were priced as outsiders before their races due to significant time off, and backed in singles, doubles, trebles and four-folds as word spread about the gamble. Three of the winners, [...]
Aidan O’Brien trained St Nicholas Abbey has sadly died from inoperable colic. The seven year old had been receiving specialist medical attention for a number of months following a fracture in July at Ballydoyle just days before he was the favourite for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Owned by Coolmore Stud, [...]
Boxing Day Race Meeting at Down Royal in support of the Jonjo Bright Trust – First Race 12.25pm (approx.) and Admission £12 Boxing Day at Down Royal is the other great Christmas tradition and has become a firm favourite for both families and racing enthusiasts alike. This year Down Royal is proud to be running [...]
Down Royal Racecourse is holding a Boxing Day Fundraiser for the Jonjo Bright Trust and donating all the proceeds from the sale of an entire suite’s tickets to the Trust. At 19 years old local aspiring amateur jockey, Jonjo Bright was left paralysed following a point-to-point fall on the 2nd March 2013. Each Jonjo Bright [...]
Off the track, JNwine.com Ladies Day on Saturday 2nd November is a celebration of racing style and elegance. The stunning and eye catching outfits on show throughout Ladies Day enhance the theatre and excitement of the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing. To reflect the glamour and elegance of the female racegoer that Down Royal attracts, [...]
FRIDAY 1ST & SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER NIFOR is the highlight of the racing year at Down Royal and the 2013 Festival is set to be the best yet. NIFOR is a celebration of everything that Down Royal embodies from the best and bravest horses in the National Hunt world, to the colourful silks in the parade ring [...]
Balmoral Thursday Showing Results
Yearlings 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 53 Gibson, Mr Desmond ROLEX 2nd 60 O Gorman, Mr Kieran MURPHY 2 3rd 58 Martin, Mrs Pat CLOVER CHOICE 4th 55 Kirkpatrick, Mrs [...]
Balmoral Results Wednesday 10th May 2017
28 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 137 Tierney Mrs Daphne BLOOMFIELD BADGER 2nd 134 McElligott, Richard F PUSHKIN 3rd 136 Rothwell, Mr. Derry GREENHALL HUNTSMAN 4th 139 Williams, Mr Ian MARLFIELD 5th 138 Wallace, Mr Trevor APPLE JACK 29 MARE or GELDING, 4 [...]
Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship
The RUAS are delighted to announce that Knotts Bakery is continuing their sponsorship of the Young Event Horse Championship at Balmoral Show 2017. There will be four year old and five year old classes which aim to identify high calibre horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers. The Knotts Bakery [...]
RUAS Launch Four Day Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an exhilarating entertainment schedule from 10th – 13th May 2017. With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most [...]
Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Dublin Horse Show today June 15th at the RDS, Dublin. The participation of many Rio-bound gold medal hopefuls at this year’s Dublin Horse Show means a change from the traditional August dates to July 20-24 for this summer institution. Despite the earlier date, [...]
